Religion Notes: March 8

From staff reports

Published: Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, March 7, 2014 at 2:54 p.m.

Ladies’ study of Acts to start this week

“The Birth and Growth of the Christian Church,” a ladies’ Bible study of the book of Acts, will be presented from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2101 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville.

The study begins this coming Monday and continues until May 12.

The book of Acts is not only an accurate historical record of the early church, but it also illuminates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A kickoff brunch will be held at the first lesson. Bring a Bible and a notebook.

For more information, call 606-6897.

Grace Lutheran plans Lenten meals, service

On Wednesday, Grace Lutheran Church will initiate a five-week Wednesday evening Lenten supper in Stull Hall with worship services in the church sanctuary for all members of the community.

A soup, salad and dessert supper (free-will offering collected) will be served from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a worship service at 6 p.m. The services will continue each Wednesday evening through April 9.

The Lenten theme this year is “Making Change.”

The Rev. Greg Williams, senior pastor at Grace Lutheran, said, “Change is a constant in our lives. Some changes are gradual transitions, as in seasonal changes. Other changes happen in an instant, dividing time into before and after. Some changes we choose after careful study of our options; other changes are forced upon us. In the weeks, days, and hours before Jesus’ crucifixion, the disciples also experienced change: a change of venue as they entered Jerusalem; a change of plans as Jesus was arrested and tried; a change of circumstance as Jesus was crucified.”

Williams added, “Change is hard. We long for the expected and the familiar. Too often we discover that we are in the midst of uncertainty, the unknown, and change. We cannot predict how things will turn out. During this Lenten season, we look to Scripture for guidance and a sure foundation as we encounter change throughout our lives.”

Each week, one of the church’s pastors will lead worshipers in considering a different type of change most people experience, and explore how believers can find guidance through the Scriptures. The first week, one of the pastors will discuss “Change of Habit.” The youth of the church will assist as worship leaders, and the weekly Lenten services will follow the Holden Evening Prayer liturgy.

The Midweek Supper and Worship is open to the public. Reservations for supper can be made by calling 693-4890 no later than the Monday before each Wednesday Lenten supper and service.

<p><b>Ladies' study of Acts to start this week</b></p><p>“The Birth and Growth of the Christian Church,” a ladies' Bible study of the book of Acts, will be presented from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2101 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville.</p><p>The study begins this coming Monday and continues until May 12.</p><p>The book of Acts is not only an accurate historical record of the early church, but it also illuminates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.</p><p>A kickoff brunch will be held at the first lesson. Bring a Bible and a notebook.</p><p>For more information, call 606-6897.</p><h3>Grace Lutheran plans Lenten meals, service</h3>
<p>On Wednesday, Grace Lutheran Church will initiate a five-week Wednesday evening Lenten supper in Stull Hall with worship services in the church sanctuary for all members of the community.</p><p>A soup, salad and dessert supper (free-will offering collected) will be served from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a worship service at 6 p.m. The services will continue each Wednesday evening through April 9.</p><p>The Lenten theme this year is “Making Change.”</p><p>The Rev. Greg Williams, senior pastor at Grace Lutheran, said, “Change is a constant in our lives. Some changes are gradual transitions, as in seasonal changes. Other changes happen in an instant, dividing time into before and after. Some changes we choose after careful study of our options; other changes are forced upon us. In the weeks, days, and hours before Jesus' crucifixion, the disciples also experienced change: a change of venue as they entered Jerusalem; a change of plans as Jesus was arrested and tried; a change of circumstance as Jesus was crucified.”</p><p>Williams added, “Change is hard. We long for the expected and the familiar. Too often we discover that we are in the midst of uncertainty, the unknown, and change. We cannot predict how things will turn out. During this Lenten season, we look to Scripture for guidance and a sure foundation as we encounter change throughout our lives.”</p><p>Each week, one of the church's pastors will lead worshipers in considering a different type of change most people experience, and explore how believers can find guidance through the Scriptures. The first week, one of the pastors will discuss “Change of Habit.” The youth of the church will assist as worship leaders, and the weekly Lenten services will follow the Holden Evening Prayer liturgy.</p><p>The Midweek Supper and Worship is open to the public. Reservations for supper can be made by calling 693-4890 no later than the Monday before each Wednesday Lenten supper and service.</p><p>Reservations are not necessary for the worship service after supper.</p><p>Nursery care will be available during these services.</p><p>Grace Lutheran Church is at 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville.</p><p>For more information, call 693-4890.</p>